Nepalese Girl Loses Seventeen Family Members in Flood Disaster
A young girl who lost 17 relatives in the devastating floods in Nepal and other survivors told CNN about the immense tragedy and terrifying moments they experienced.
A young girl who lost 17 family members in the severe floods that hit Nepal, along with witnesses of the disaster, shared their struggle for survival in unsafe temporary shelters and the terror they experienced.
The Scale of the Flood Disaster
The severe flood disaster in Nepal caused widespread destruction and grief across different regions of the country.
Lost Seventeen Family Members
During the disaster, floodwaters affecting the Bidur and Rasuwa regions claimed the lives of 17 family members of a young girl all at once.
Life in Temporary Shelters
Displaced families fleeing the Rasuwa region, which suffered the heaviest damage, are struggling to survive in temporary shelters in the town of Bidur.
Fear of New Floods Continues
Disaster victims settled in temporary shelters stated that they do not feel safe in the region and are deeply concerned that new flood disasters will occur.
Rescued from a School Bus
Another 13-year-old child caught in the middle of the flood narrowly escaped being swept away by the waters while inside a school bus.
CNN Interview
CNN correspondent Will Ripley met with disaster victims to highlight the latest situation in the region and the great drama experienced.